by Louise Kirby | Sep 2, 2022 | aggression towards dogs, chihuahua agression, fear based aggression, General, Training
From ‘chippy chihuahua’ into ‘I got this!’ Arlo (pictured above) is a funny chap and has the loudest bark you have ever heard from a small dog! He came to us through a rescue having been surrendered at 19 weeks because of his...
by Louise Kirby | Dec 13, 2021 | Characteristics, chihuahua agression, Socialisation, Training
How to deal with chihuahua aggression is something I get asked a lot. They have a reputation for being yappy and aggressive. If you are a chihuahua parent, then you may be familiar with the ‘curled lip of doom’ and the growl of disapproval towards strangers and the...
by Louise Kirby | Nov 6, 2021 | aggression towards dogs, Behaviour, chihuahua agression, General
Understanding chihuahua reactivity is a big step in being able to work with them and help overcome it. What reactivity isn’t is your chihuahua trying to dominate all the other dogs they meet. I’ve lost count of the times I’ve heard people use the term ‘small dog...
by Louise Kirby | Jan 9, 2021 | barking, Behaviour, chihuahua agression, Socialisation, Your puppy
Your chihuahua puppy is an open book Their brain is a mass of flexible pathways and with the right management and training it’s easy to help them become bright, cheerful and an optimistic dogs. If we get it wrong then we can create the exact opposite, a...
by Louise Kirby | Nov 11, 2018 | Fun, Health, Socialisation, Training
Deciding to let your chihuahua off-lead can seem daunting. What if he runs away? What if another dog attacks him or what if he attacks another dog or gets stolen? If you live in the United States you have other worries like coyotes, snakes and bears that might...